Workday Project Manager

Are you an experienced Workday Project Manager looking to lead impactful client engagements in a fast-growing support environment?

We are seeking a highly organised and client-focused Workday Project Manager to join a remote team supporting a portfolio of Workday clients. This role sits within a collaborative support programme and focuses on ensuring day-to-day activities are delivered on time, to scope, and in alignment with Workday methodologies. You will act as a strategic partner to clients, overseeing workstreams, managing priorities, and driving consistent delivery across all phases of their Workday lifecycle.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing end-to-end project management support across planning, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live activities.
• Supporting integration and data conversion workstreams and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Translating project and business requirements into structured operational tasks.
• Managing and prioritising the client’s work queue while balancing competing needs.
• Partnering with business stakeholders and leadership to understand goals and ensure requirements are met.
• Creating, updating, and maintaining project plans with clear tasks, ownership, and timelines.
• Ensuring all team members understand their deliverables and due dates, following up proactively to ensure progress.
• Monitoring risks, addressing issues, and escalating blockers where necessary.
• Communicating project status clearly and consistently to client sponsors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Supporting implementations and providing guidance through all Workday methodology stages.

What we’re looking for:

• Workday Project Management certification from an official Workday Services Partner (required).
• Experience delivering at least four end-to-end Workday implementations.
• At least four years of Workday project management experience.
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM and touchpoints across Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking.
• Deep familiarity with Workday methodologies and best practices.
• Experience working in both PM and EM-style roles.
• Highly consultative approach, with strong client-facing communication skills.
• Skilled in stakeholder leadership, issue resolution, planning, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why join:

• Flexible and remote-friendly working across North America time zones.
• Supportive, values-led culture driven by collaboration and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D cover.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Monthly technology stipend.
• Access to leadership development, mentorship, and Workday learning resources.
• Opportunities for career progression and long-term growth.

If you are an experienced Workday Project Manager seeking a long-term, impactful role within a supportive remote environment, we’d be pleased to share more details. Apply now, or email Adam Leaver – al@skillsearch.com

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.